Substance Misuse Nurse (B5-B6 Development Role)
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trust to work for. This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job overview
Would you like an opportunity to join our exciting and innovative Specialist Substance Misuse Service? I-access is seen as a forward thinking and innovative service. It has been a high performing service for many years and has remained in the NHS since it started over 3 decades ago.Quality standards are a high priority for the service and for Surrey County Council.
We are offering a Band 5/6 development opportunity as a Substance Misuse Nurse working. This post will be to work as part of our i-access Community Drug and Alcohol Service in SW Surrey.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be proactive in reducing harm in line with the recovery agenda and advocate for service users in addressing their physical, mental health and social care needs.
We are looking for dynamic nurses who have genuine interest in and empathy for people with a drug and alcohol addiction. This post is for candidates who are comfortable travelling to and working in a variety of settings, therefore use of a car is essential.This post is based currently at Laurel House, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. There is an expectation to deliver interventions, satellite clinics and home visits across the surrounding area.
The post involves working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team providing 1:1 key work support and group work support for service users using both drugs and alcohol as part of their Recovery Treatment Plan. Experience in strong team working across divisional and organisational boundaries is an advantage.The role is varied and exciting.
The successful applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an understanding of problems faced by people with substance misuse issues. Experience of working within the substance misuse and/or mental health field is desirable.
Working for our organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support.We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for the job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Suitable for a nurse who is professional and dynamic, looking to develop within the substance misuse field. With a keen interest in substance misuse dependency, you will be able to work and act appropriately on own initiative and as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical interventions.You will have a good understanding of the recovery agenda and be able to meet the needs of service users, establishing strong, professional supportive relationships.
- Developing strength-based recovery plans with individuals that are comprehensive, person-centred and individualised based on a clear assessment of the individual’s needs and circumstances.
- Manage a case load with some complex service users including Safeguarding Children/Adult, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol issues providing 1:1 key working and group work according to the needs of the service.
- Ability to manage a caseload including diary management, record keeping, care planning and risk assessments.
- Ability to engage and manage service users with challenging behaviour.
- Referrals to other services where appropriate and joint working with partnership agencies.
- To be part of the i-access team and liaise with relevant professionals in delivering appropriate interventions including medical reviews, BBV interventions and community-based recovery support ie SMART / Fellowship and i-access group programme.
- To provide clinical care for service users with drug and alcohol dependency issues including Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and Alcohol Treatment Pathways in the community.
- To provide high quality substance misuse information, advice, support, liaison, treatment and signposting.
- To work closely with the MDT, service users, and supervisors to provide quality 1:1 interventions including assessments / joint assessments, advice, information and support working collaboratively with the team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC registration or approaching registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria- Working in community mental health or substance misuse settings
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health
Other Criteria
Essential criteria- Full and Valid Driving Licence
- Access to Vehicle
Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description.
As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.
Gender Pay Gap Action
Women in our Trust are under-represented in some senior grades. We are therefore encouraging women to apply for posts at 8A and above.
Sponsorship
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.